Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$52,905
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Highpoint Center for Printmaking
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Wabasha
Washington
Anoka
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Wabasha
Washington
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

Highpoint Center for Printmaking is dedicated to advancing the art of printmaking. Its goals are to provide educational programs, community access, and collaborative publishing opportunities to engage the public and increase the appreciation and understanding of the printmaking arts.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund.; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund.; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$52,905
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,096,615
Direct expenses
$1,096,615
Administration costs
$8,050
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

HP continues to expand accessible education and community programs to serve more Minnesotans of diverse backgrounds. Success measures: more classes offered free to youth and families; increased attendance at events; new partnerships with other community organizations; increased news, social media and website traffic. 2: HP completes a new five year strategic plan to guide HP's future, covering 2018-2022. Success evaluated by: completion of a five year strategic plan by March 2018; public announcements of the plan; placement of summary of plan on HP's website; and HP board begins to implement plan goals.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Highpoint served more diverse youth and families for free and collaborated with new community partners. Evaluation methods included: in person surveys at community events and youth classes; follow-up email surveys to partner organizations, artists and gallery visitors. Numbers of free classes and community partnerships grew by 7%. Evaluation data entered in Sales Force. 2: Highpoint completed and distributed a new strategic plan covering years 2018-2022. Success measured by: plan was completed in March 2018 on time; plan was widely distributed to HP's audiences and stakeholders; plan is being implemented by HP's board and staff.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved most of the proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Dennis Michael Jon, Colleen Carey, Neely Tamminga, Michelle Klein, David Johnson, Rebecca Lawrence, Stuart Nielsen, Jennifer Phelps, Ty Schlobohm, Jerry Vallery
Project Manager
First Name
Carla
Last Name
McGrath
Organization Name
Highpoint Center for Printmaking
Street Address
912 Lake St W
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55408
Phone
(612) 871-1326
Email
carla@highpointprintmaking.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
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